The Universe Displayed; Or A Survey Of The Wonderful Works Of Creation, And Of The Various Customs And Inventions Of Men. In Which Whatever Is Most Remarkable Throughout The World, Both With Respect To The Works Of Nature In Plants, Insects, Serpents, Beasts, Birds, Fishes, &c. And to The different Customs, Habits, Inventions and Works of Men, Will not only be given an Account of, But the most curious of them also finely represented by beautiful Copper-Plate Cuts.

Published by London W Owen 1763, 1763

About this Item

A very rare copy of volume one (as stated on the final page). Dated 1763 but without an author. Bound in contemporary dark brown calf with raised bands to spine. Edges are bumped and worn. Internally the pages are age tanned with scattered foxing, small tears and creases, but overall good. The binding is sound. Rear endpaper assumed missing. Front endpaper has previous owners' signatures and address, dated 1877. Previous owner's signature on frontispiece, dated 1856. p56 has an old ink word at page top. Numerous engravings, including a charming illustration of a beaver. 8vo. In very good condition for its age. Seller Inventory # 4406

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Universe Displayed; Or A Survey Of The ...

Publisher: London W Owen 1763

Publication Date: 1763

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition